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K398 NEJ

1993 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

176,162 mi
Last recorded176,162 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2022
Typical for 1993 Land Rover Defender118,574 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK398 NEJ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2022 176,162 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 176,160 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 175,269 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 174,727 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 173,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 170,108 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 168,283 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 168,247 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Swivel hub leaking

Pass 9 Nov 2016 166,269 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 166,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 163,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 163,103 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 160,352 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 160,338 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 157,070 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 154,574 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 152,397 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 148,488 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 148,488 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 144,350 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 138,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 135,395 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 135,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jun 2006 129,522 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft

Pass 6 Jun 2006 129,522 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front prop shaft

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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K398 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 1993 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 118,574 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K398 NEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K398 NEJ registered?

K398 NEJ is a 1993 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 January 1993.

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